Luissa Sanchez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Learning & Development Professional, certified in DEI Organizational Excellence, with 5 years' experience in nonprofit work, course development, and cohort facilitation.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training & Leadership Development Specialist
NALCAB
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Created Standard Operating Process for the Training & Leadership Development team
- Facilitate coursework and training for the Pete Garcia Fellowship Program
- Spearheaded creation of DEI Council
- Planned and executed National Conference for Latinx empowerment
- Served as panelist for our DEI session during our National Conferences
- Created and distributed monthly reports for the management team, summarizing key metrics and trends
Training & Leadership Development Coordinator
NALCAB
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Data gathering for the Training & Leadership Development team
- Planned, Developed, and Coordinated the LEAD program
- Facilitated staff training
- Implemented and energy of DEI (I&B) amongst all departments
- Organized and coordinated meetings, webinars, and conference calls
- Facilitated coursework and training for the Pete Garcia Fellowship
Operations & Administrative Coordinator
NALCAB
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Contributed to operational enhancement process by collaborating in the development & testing of process enhancements
- Provided ongoing support amongst all departments
- Contributed to the New Hire Onboarding
- Organize, Coordinate, and facilitate staff retreats and activities
- Research and report findings on vendor services
Operations & Administrative Assistant
NALCAB
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Calendar Management for executives and teams, including scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements
- Preparing and editing correspondence, reports, and presentations
- Managing office supplies and ensuring the smooth operation of office equipment
- Serving as the first point of contact for internal and external communications
- Organizing and maintaining filing systems, both digital and physical
- Implemented a new filing system that improved document retrieval time by 25%
- Reduced vendor costs through negotiations and process improvements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint) and calendar tools like Outlook and Google calendar
- Proficient in social media or organization announcement through Canva
- Experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Supported HR by maintaining employee records and assisting with recruitment process, leading to improved hiring timelines
Education
High School Diploma -
Kaplan University
12-2007
Skills
- Training facilitation
- Organizational development
- Adaptive learning
- Capacity building
- Partnership development
- Research and analysis
- Goals and performance
- Business development and planning
- Staff management
- Operations
- Vendor management
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
Data collection
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Talent management
- Staff development
- Employee training
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Diversity initiatives
- Event planning
- Staff onboarding
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment / human resources
- Human resources development
- Human resources leadership
- Human resources support
- Human resources collaboration
- Human resources team leadership
Certification
- Stanford Graduate School of Business | Leverage Diversity & Inclusion for Organizational Excellence
- Cornell University | Women's Entrepreneurship Program Resources
- Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA | Technology of Participation (TOP)
- Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) | Ambassador - San Antonio Chapter
- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Latina Leadership Institute Certification
- Our Lady of the Lake University | Leadership Development Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Training & Leadership Development Specialist
NALCAB
03.2023 - 11.2024
Training & Leadership Development Coordinator
NALCAB
03.2022 - 03.2023
Operations & Administrative Coordinator
NALCAB
07.2021 - 03.2022
Operations & Administrative Assistant
NALCAB
01.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Kaplan University
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